Unit 3A: Literary Elements, Language and Analysis Summative

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is language that allows the reader to form a visual image in their mind.

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What does 'classless' mean?

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Classless means without social or economic distinctions; lacking sophistication.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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Which sense is described by the phrase 'The tiny red ant climbed up the broken limb'?

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Sight.

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What is the central idea or message in a story called?

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Theme.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is the definition of plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of a story.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The theme conveys the underlying message or insight about life and human nature.